Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Developer (DV Eligible)

Location: Cheltenham, Hybrid (Client Site / Remote as required)

Clearance: SC

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience)

Sanderson is proud to be supporting an emerging digital consultancy that’s helping to transform the UK’s public sector and national security landscape through cutting-edge cloud and automation solutions.

They’re now looking for an Azure Cloud Developer to join their growing team of engineers and architects. You’ll play a hands-on role in designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable applications in Microsoft Azure , working on projects that range from migration and transformation programmes to the creation of entirely new cloud-native platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Azure developer who’s passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and working collaboratively on high-impact, meaningful projects that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-native applications using Azure services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, AKS, Service Bus, Event Grid)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates
• Build APIs, microservices, and integration components optimised for scalability and resilience
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
• Collaborate with architects and DevOps engineers to deliver secure, automated solutions
• Support the migration and modernisation of legacy applications to Azure
• Contribute to the development of reusable templates, components, and best practices
• Apply Azure security principles , including RBAC, Key Vault, and managed identities
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to meet quality and compliance standards
• Stay up to date with Azure advancements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages ( C#, .NET, Python, Node.js )
• Strong knowledge of Azure services: App Services, Functions, Containers, Key Vault, SQL, Storage, Event Hub
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices
• Good grasp of cloud security, networking , and identity management
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps delivery environments
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills

Desirable Skills

• AWS Experience is desirable.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
• Familiarity with API management, event-driven architectures , and integration patterns
• Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, or Python scripting
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. government, defence, finance)

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance (DV) .

To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Be sole British citizens (dual nationality not permitted)
• Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
• Have no criminal record
• Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g. bankruptcy or unresolved debts)

Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Meaningful work: Build secure, cloud-native solutions that directly improve public services and national infrastructure
• Collaborative culture: Work in small teams with expert engineers, architects, and DevOps specialists in a supportive environment
• Hybrid flexibility: Combine remote working with on-site collaboration as needed
• Professional development: Access to certifications, mentoring, and training to support continuous learning
• Empowered environment: Autonomy to innovate, make decisions, and shape technical approaches
• Career growth: Clear opportunities for progression into senior engineering, architecture, or leadership roles